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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/20/1982 Study Session 16 5 APRIL 20, 1982 STUDY SESSION The City Council net in session on this date at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor Lynn Carmidhael, Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Budhanan, Shirley Doty, W. K. "Pete" Moore and Jack Sparling. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Mayor Carmichael reported there has been a meeting scheduled with the County Canmissioners regarding the joint law enforce- ment facility on Monday, May 3, 1982 at 2:00 p.m. in Rom 421 at the County Courthouse. 2. PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT Don Horan, Director of Finance and Budget, was available to respond to Council's questions to the report dated April 16, 1982. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Doty to make this It No. 9-A on the regular business agenda. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 3. REPORT FROM FIRE DEPARIMENT RE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Ken Groth, Deputy Fire Chief, was available to respond to Council's questions to the report dated April 12, 1982. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Moore to accept the report. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 4. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was MOVED by Budhanan, seconded by Doty to move into Execu- tive Session for the purpose of discussing prospective and pending litigation. Unanimously carried by voice vote. BUSINESS MEETING 5. ROLL CALL At 3:00 p.m., the Council members cammenced the regular meet- ing, Mayor Carmichael presiding, Council members Barnett, Beaudhamp, Budhanan, Doty, Moore and Sparling and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll cal. 6. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Council member Buchanan. 7. ODNSENT AGENDA Mayor Cannichael referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or dele- tions frcm either Council members or citizens present. Coun- cil member Doty requested that Item No. 12 be added to the Consent Agenda. City Manager Zais reported there is an off- agenda item regarding leasing the residence at Chesterley Park. Mayor Carmichael numbered that item as 22-A on the Agenda. Council member Buchanan requested that Item No. 22-A be added to the Consent Agenda. Council member Buchanan requested that Item NO. 13 be added, however, Council member Doty ccmmented that Council action is required. Mayor Car- midhael stated that Ines Rice has requested that Item No. 16 be removed fran the Consent Agenda. It was the general con- sensus of the Council that the addition of Items No. 12 and 22-A and the deletion of Item No. 16, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Buchanan that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) 1 6 APRIL 20, 1982 *8. MINUTES The Council minutes of April 6, 1982, were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 9. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS A. ITEM NO. 2 It was MOVED by Budhanan, seconded by Barnett to accept the report and recommendation for collection of Parking and Bus- iness Improvement Area Assessment. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 10. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Gary Rufner, 4706 Douglas Drive, related an experience he had trying to develop a convenience grocery store in the County on Fruitvale Blvd. He spoke about the differences between the City and County Codes and specified. those Which concerned him, particularly those relating to signs. He inquired if he will have to go through two hearing processes if he develops in the County and wishes City utilities. Larry Wright, Planning Manager, stated that staff is following the current ordinances until the joint ordinances are completed. He reported that the Urban Area Plan should be completed by the end of the year. Discussion followed regarding the length of time it has taken to develop the Urban Area Plan. Mayor Carmichael spoke about the application process for Outside Utility Agreements, stating it requires developers to meet City Codes. Dennis Davison, 1003 So. 8th Avenue, stated that the Fire Department recently burned down an old house in his neigh- borhood. He stated he sent the Fire Department a letter thanking them for the advanced notice of this event, but he also wanted to tell Council of his appreciation of this ad- vanced notification. 11. RESOLUTION CF RECOGNITION AND OOMMENDATION OF TIC TRANSIT DRIVERS Resolution No. D-4639 having been read by title, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Doty that the resolution be adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Mayor Carmichael presented David Rodriguez and Gordon Geise with a plaoque in honor of their being inducted as members of the National Safety Council Million Mile Club for accumUlating 25,000 hours of driving without a preventable accident. RESOLUTION NO. D-4639, A RESOLUTION of recognition and com- mendation to Yakima transit drivers, Gordon Geise and David Rodriguez for being inducted as members of the National Safety Council Million Mile Club. *12. REPORT ON CONSOLIDATION OF FACILITY MAINTENANCE The report on consolidation of facility maintenance submitted by John Beer, Jr., dated April 14, 1982, was accepted. 13. YAKIMA BASIN JOINT BOARD REPORT Resolution No. D-4640 having been read by title, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan that the resolution be adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Council member Moore volunteered to serve as the City's representative on the Yakima Basin Joint Board.. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Beauchamp to appoint Council, member Barnett to serve as alternate on the Yakima Basin Joint Board. Unan- imously carried by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO- D-4640, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the city Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an Agreement for Formation Of Yakima Basin Joint Board. APRIL 20, 1982 167 *14. AMENDMENT TO SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM RESOLUTION NO. D-4641, A RESOLUTION adopting a Six Year Trans- portation Improvement Program for 1982 through 1987, as amend- ed, for the construction of streets and arterial streets in the City of Yakima. *15. LEASE WITH NOLAND-DECOTO FLYING SERVICE FOR AIRPORT PROPERTY RESOLUTION NO. D-4642, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an Airport Lease Agreement with Noland-Decoto Flying Service. ' Ill 16. PURCHASE SODIUM NITRATE FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT WITHOUT CALLING FOR BIDS Resolution No. D-4643 having been read by title, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan that the resolution be passed. Ines Rice, 4409 Arlington, objected to the purdhase of material without calling for bids, using the emergency clause. She asked what constitutes an emergency and could it be challenged. Council member Barnett explained why he has requested that this procedure be followed. City Attorney Andrews explained the emergency clause provision in the or- dinance, stating that it is the City Council that declares the emergency. The question was called for the vote on the Mot- ion. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. D-4643, A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase of sodium nitrate without calling for bids. *17. INTERLOCAL GOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. D-4644, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Island County, Washington. .*18. AUTHORIZATION TO REVISE CHANGE FUNDS AND PETTY CASH FUNDS RESOLUTION NO. D-4645, A RESOLUTION amending Resolution No. D-4313, adopted August 26, 1980, and authorizing the existence of a City Treasurer's Change Fund, and other petty cash funds, within the General Fund of the City of Yakima. *19. AGREEMENT WITH STATE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION RE FIRE PROTECTION FEES FOR STATE BUILDINGS RESOLUTION NO. D-4646, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a fire pr otection agreement with the State of Wash ington. *20. AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF DAMAGE CLAIM TO K. DENNY COLVIN IN SETTLEMENT OF DAMAGES FROM SEWER BACK-UP. RESOLUTION NO. D-4647, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of $37.21 to K. Denny Colvin in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City of Yakima. *21. OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR EUGENE MARTIN, GARY VANCE AND RICK BOWMAN, FIRE DEPARTMENT The out of state travel for Eugene Martin, Gary Vance and Rick Bowman, Fire Department to attend courses at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland, July 11-31, 1982 at a total cost of $600, was approved. *22. OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR LARRY WRIGHT, PLANNING DIVISION The out of state travel for Larry Wright to Boise, Idaho, April 23, 1982, at a cost of $316, was approved. 16 APRIL 20, 1982 *22_A. LEASE AGREEMENT FOR RESIDENCE AT CHESTERLEY PARK RESOLUTION NO. D-4648, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Rocky and Tana Lin Walling for rental of residential property situate at Chesterley Park. 23. OTHER BUSINESS • City Manager Zais reported on the impact of SB 5007, which is before the Governor for his signature. He explained the Bill, Which is designated to eliminate balloon payments when a public employee retires. He stated there are 15-20 City employees whd would exercise their retirement option and cash out their benefits and sick leave time prior to this bill beculling effective. He stated that this is an unfunded li- ability and could amount to $150;000 to $200,000. He stated that about 50% of these emplOyees are in the utility enter- prise funds, Which could absorb that cash out, which would leave an estimated $100,000 of unfunded liability in the General Fund. He suggested that Yakima register its concern aboUt this and suggest a gradual: time frame for implementa- tion. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Doty to instruct the Mayor to address an appropriate letter to the Governor regarding our impact and concern. Council member Moore sug- gested that it could - be mentioned that the program has merit, however, it should be phased in over a period of time. The question was called for the vote on the Motion. Carried by 6-1 voice vote. Sperling voting nay. INFORMATION ITEMS Items of information supplied to Council were: letter from Albert Jaenicke, Von Horst Company, re: preventative main- .- tenance of *City streets. 4/13/82; correspondence from Dir- ector of Finance to Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce in response to their 4/7/82 letter re: Sewer Rate & Operations Task Force. 4/12/82; memo from Director of Community & Econ- omic Development re: Fire Master Plan Status Report. 4/15/82; memo - from Director of Engineering & Utilities re: Sewer Maintenance Supervisor I position. 4/12/82; The MacNeil- - Lehrer Report, "Transit in Trouble." 3/24/82; Engineering DepartMent project reports for April, 1982; minutes of March 16, 1982 Airport Advisory Commission meeting; and Legislative Bulletin No. 13, April 9, 1982. 24. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan that this meting be adjourned at the hour of 4:00 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY 4 7 j DATE4 COUWILyMEMBER / DATE74/4/. COUNCIL MEMBER ATEEST: ( n 01 : - - O v ROAAtiute.A1,01 CITY 0., RK MAYOR • . •